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Serivce-learning through printmaking in the Roaring Fork Valley, CO since 2015.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PRINT PROJECTS

Exhibition showcasing recent Student-Artist Projects


Showing September 27 - November 1


Carbondale Art Launchpad Gallery - Opening First Friday 5-7pm
This group exhibition celebrates the work of nine recent student-artists projects, with final artworks, process materials and written reflections. This immersive experience showcases the amazing work by these creative, thoughtful, and brave students.


The Project Shop programs nurture creative expression by empowering youth to artistically address social justice issues, promoting cross-sector collaboration, and facilitating service-learning opportunities. This program engages student-artists to express their voices through design development, printmaking, and production skills with access to equipment and instruction in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

By articulating and celebrating the power of art we encourage students to actively listen, participate, share, and learn collectively. When students see their lives as part of a larger system, they organically convert apathy and anger into expressive action.

The “Community Service Print Projects” program is made possible by cross-sector collaborations, donations, and an Arts in Society grant which supports cross-sector arts projects addressing social justice.

This distinctive programming regards the creative process as a collective force for a better future.



“The service-based projects not only allow the younger generation to shine light on current issues, but are also bridges of connections between individuals and the wider community.”  
—Student-Artist Mandy Lei

This Community Service Project is made possible by a Arts in Society grant supporting cross sector arts projects addressing social justice.






ABOUT THE GRANT


This Community Service Project is made possible in part by the 2022/2023 Arts in Society grant supporting cross sector arts projects that illustrate artistic excellence, broaden the understanding of the role arts play in society, demonstrate cross-sector work, exhibit cultural relevancy, foster community engagement, and present opportunities for shared learning.





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Your support allows us to empower these young, emerging and curious artists to share their voices through high-quality limited edition print goods.